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Steak Fajitas Recipe
This steak fajitas are made with a citrus and spice marinated flank steak, seared in a cast iron skillet and served with roasted peppers and onions in warm flour tortillas. This is one of my family's favorite meals to make at home.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 45 min⏳ Prep: 30 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Chef Billy Parisi📖 billyparisi
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- whisk
- skillet
- pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a bowl, whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, lemon zest, lemon juice, 4 tablespoons of olive oil, and 4-5 tablespoons of the Mexican spice blend until combined. Be sure to taste it to make sure it is very flavorful.
olive oil9 tablespoons
2
Next, transfer the marinade to a plastic bag along with the flank or skirt steak and mix until thoroughly combined. Place in the refrigerator for ⏱️ 24-48 hours.
3
After marinating, add 3 tablespoons of olive oil to a large 12” cast-iron, stainless steel, or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
olive oil9 tablespoons
4
Do not wait for the oil to heat up. Immediately add in the steak and cook it for ⏱️ 3 minutes untouched.
5
Next, turn the heat down to medium and move it around the pan for ⏱️ 1 minute or until browned.
6
Flip the steak over and cook it for 3 to ⏱️ 4 minutes to achieve a medium-rare internal temperature.
7
Set the steak aside and squeeze the juice of ½ lime over it. Let it rest for 3 to ⏱️ 4 minutes.
8
Discard the oil from the pan, return it to the cooktop over high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
olive oil9 tablespoons
9
Once smoking, add the peppers and onions and sauté for 3 to ⏱️ 4 minutes or until lightly browned but still firm.
10
Season the peppers and onions with salt, pepper, and the juice of ½ lime.
11
Slice the steak thinly on a bias and against the grain.
12
Serve the steak alongside the roasted peppers and onions, warm flour tortillas, and optional garnishes.
flour tortillas8
Nutrition Facts
calories
799 kcal
fat Content
46 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
13 g
sugar Content
8 g
sodium Content
543 mg
protein Content
45 g
cholesterol Content
102 mg
carbohydrate Content
55 g
saturated Fat Content
10 g
unsaturated Fat Content
33 g
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